With all our travels, we had very few hiccups. No major plane delays, lost baggage, or car issues. No one got sick. The weather was perfect. Yes, all the heat this summer in Oregon was actually something I welcome. Being a Midwest native, I crave the extreme heat. We had many hours together at a pool and even shared some of that time with dear friends.
My anxiety was very minimal and I learned the art of rest. I think I always viewed it as taking a nap or a day off. But it is much deeper than that. It is a lifestyle and a rhythm I am trying to establish. As I move into the fall and see all the craziness caving in around me, I am realizing that number one I am going to have to remind myself often of the things I learned. And number two we are little counter cultural when it comes to our family's pace--and I am OK with that. I am really trying to own that and not feel self conscious about it.
As for exercise I did quite well this summer. I am thankful I did sign up for the triathlon in the Dalles because sadly it is cancelled due to the Eagle Creek fire. I would not have been able to do it anyway. Exercising while out of town proved to be difficult. I could have made it work if I really wanted to--but it was not worth it to me all the sacrifices with our family's schedule. I was able to pick it right back up when we returned home. I did a mix of running, cycling (indoor and outdoor), and swimming (indoor pool and outdoor pool) this summer with Group Power a couple of times. Plus hiking with the family, tons of walking in DC, New York, and Michigan, and playing with the kids in the pool.
So here are this week's workouts for First Day of School Week!
Monday = Hike approximately 3 miles at Drift Creek Falls near Lincoln City. Beautiful family hike. I especially loved the suspension bridge!
Tuesday = Ran with friend. I went 5.27 miles with an average pace of 9:42. Good first day of school run. Not used to running in the DARK!
Wednesday = Swam with the tri crew. I did not count my laps this time. I was probably at what I normally do (a little less than a mile)
Thursday = Hike at Minto Brown--approximately 1 1/2 hours--4 miles? We did not track our mileage. Rob and I started at the back parking lot by the picnic shelter and hiked all the way to Eola Bend and found a new trail that put us back to river leading back up to the parking lot. It was great to see the new trails they put in this summer. I love the fact you can now run to the outer edge of the park and loop around rather than an out and back.
Friday = Run 5.10 miles with an average pace of 9:40 & Viper class. I ran with the same friend I ran on Tuesday. It was a good run again. I felt like we went at a decent pace. I went to Viper at the gym in the late afternoon. That class is only thirty minutes long but it kicks my butt. Literally. My glutes were extremely sore on Saturday. I could hardly squat down to pick up things off the floor. I love the class though and wish they offered it more. I want to go Viper for awhile instead of Power.
Saturday = Hockey Tournament. I placed a couple of rounds in the tournament, but I subbed in and out for people. So I did not play as much as others. I tried to play intense and push myself. I got a decent workout. I do wish I would have played more this summer and tried a little harder to work on skills, but I felt a little overwhelmed by all the other workouts I was trying to accomplish.
Sunday = Ran 9.35 miles with an average pace of 10:04. The average pace was probably closer to 9:45 or 9:50 because I did deal with lights and stopping to check my map. I mapped the route beforehand and wanted to follow it. I can't trust my phone right now because it keeps crashing and there's no volume. The run itself went very well. I eased right into it and maintained a decent pace. I prayed for each people each mile like I originally planned. The only downside was around Mile #8 my right knee started hurting again. The pain was a little different as it went in and went out. It was on the side but closer to the front...not the back of the knee where I was injured before. Rather than an ongoing piercing pain, it was an intense numbing pain that lasted for a few seconds and went away. I am being intentional about rolling and stretching and I hope this helps. I am only going to see the doctor if it gets significantly worse.
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